Best Mirrorless Cameras Available Right Now

Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras are becoming more popular nowadays and these small cameras are even used by professional photographers. This is due to the fact that these mirrorless cameras are very compact in size and lightweight as compared to single lens reflex cameras or popularly known as SLRs or DSLRs.

Here are some of the best mirrorless camera for beginners as well as professionals with the key specifications.

Sony Alpha A6000

Sony Alpha a6000 Camera is Sony’s new Digital Mirrorless camera with some significant features. Its APS-C sized sensor with 24 megapixel create outstanding quality images. The new BIONZ X image processor produce less noise, blur-free sharp images and videos. The Sony Alpha a6000 has fast Hybrid AF system which combines both phase and contrast detection autofocus to capture perfect in motion or stable. The camera comes with built-in Wi-Fi with NFC support. Sony provides camera apps to download to experience different functionality. Its one of the best entry level mirrorless camera.

Sony Alpha a7 II

The fourth release in the Sony’s a7 series, Sony a7 II is a Full frame Mirrorless camera with 5-axis image stabilization. The a7 II camera also comes with 24 megapixel sensor and Bionz X processor as its previous model. The new features include improved AF system, 5-axis image stabilization and some design alters that include shutter, dial controls and modified grip. The 5-axis image stabilization helps to improve photography which overcomes 5 types camera shakes while shooting and capturing images.

Sony Alpha A5100

Another version of the Sony’s Alpha series is the new Alpha A5100 Mirrorless camera. It is compact and has attractive design. Sony has brought this camera for entry-level photographers. Sony Alpha A5100 has a 24.3 MP APS-C CMOS sensor. The 4D Focus brings enhanced autofocus performance. The LCD screen can be flipped up to 180 degrees for taking selfies. You can record HD videos at the resolution of 1080p and 720p. The one thing that this new Alpha A5100 doesn’t have is an optical viewfinder, but the 3 inch LCD touchscreen display helps to view and capture.

Key Specifications of Sony Alpha A5100 :

Sensor 24.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor

Image Processor BIONZ X

ISO sensitivityISO100-25600

Burst Mode 6 frames per second

Battery Life 400 shots

Screen Type 3 inch Tilting LCD

Viewfinder Type No built-in available

Connectivity Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC

Samsung NX 1

Samsung has made it again, this time with Samsung NX1 Mirrorless camera. The Samsung NX1 features 28.2 megapixel APS-C BSI-CMOS sensor with DRIMe 5 image processor which aims to produce high resolution imaging with Full-HD, UHD and 4k video recording features. The ISO can be expanded upto 100-51200 to shoot in low light conditions to get clear,blur-free images. The Samsung NX1 is built for fast shooting with burst of 15 frames per second and 1/8000th second shutter speed.
Different types of shooting modes are available such as Auto, Manual, Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority with modes like Landscape, Fireworks, Beauty Face, Multi-Exposure, Action Freeze, Panorama, etc.

The first 28MP APS-C CMOS sensor to use BSI (Back Side Illumination). BSI gathers more light than conventional CMOS sensors. Using BSI, the NX1 records more detail without increasing noise beyond a conventional 20MP sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC GH4

The amaging Panasonic Lumix DMC GH4 is the successor of DMC GH3 model which was a hit when it released. This is a 16MP 4/3 sensor camera that has an excellent image processing quality. The standing feature is its 4k video capturing, high resolution viewfinder. Continuous shooting at 12fps, built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity, weather-proof body features power the Panasonic DMC GH4 camera.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 MARK II(M5 M2)

The new Olympus OM-D E-M5 MARK II comes with slight refinement from its previous model OM-D E-M5. This mirrorless camera is compact, light-weight and empowered with splashproof, dustproof and freezeproof protection. The camera comprised of high speed 16MP Live MOS sensor and True Pic VII image processor with 40MP High Resolution shoot mode which brings out excellent image capturing quality. The 5-axis image stabilization with ultra sensitive voice coil motor(VCM) system helps to capture accurate, blur-free sharp images even in low lights.

Key Specifications of Olympus OM-D E-M5 MARK II :

Sensor 16MP Live MOS sensor

Image Processor True Pic VII

ISO sensitivityISO100 – 25600

Burst Mode 10 frames per second

Battery Life 310 shots

Screen Type 3 inch Vari-Angle touch LCD

Viewfinder Type2,360k-dots OLED

Connectivity Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC

Sony A7R II

The Sony a7R II is a world’s first back-illuminated 42 megapixels full frame mirrorless camera along with 5-axis image stabilization, which incorporates world’s first 35mm BSI CMOS sensor. It has a 3.0″ 1,228.8k-Dot Tilting LCD screen that provides excellent angles to review images and videos. The camera also includes hybrid AF system with 4K video recording abilities.

Fujifilm X-T10, the latest addition to Fujifilm x-series models doesn’t disappoint its users at its first look. The all new model is designed for entry-level and mid-range photographers. The new AF system offers 49-point Single Point mode for high speed which enables moving objects capturing perfect. It is lightweight and uses same 16.3MP APS-C sensor as in X-T1 but the image processor comes with Fuji’s latest EXR Processor II.